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Welcome to the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Radio News Line archive.

Click on the links below to access audio. Each mp3 file is ready to be downloaded. In addition, a transcript and script are available with each audio clip and can be e-mailed.

Why Have a Radio News Line?

The goal of the UNO Radio News Line is to provide expert voices (UNO faculty and staff) on topical events important to Nebraska and the Midwest, as well as the nation. As Nebraska's metropolitan university, UNO is uniquely positioned to provide background and perspective on a wide variety of issues. Whether it's international affairs or high technology; hard science or literature; urban planning or environmentalism, UNO has an individual who can provide concise, pertinent information.

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Contact the UNO Radio News Line

Updates will be made regularly, and topic suggestions are always welcome.

For more information, contact Tim Kaldahl, Assistant Director of Media Relations at UNO, at tkaldahl@mail.unomaha.edu or 402.554.3502.

2003.12.23
The holiday season is a big time for big spending. And those bills will come due in January. A personal finance expert from the UNO College of Business Administration offers her advice on how to enjoy the hoiday season without worrying about credit debt. Click on the links below to find out more.Soundbite text | mp3 audio News Line feed

2003.11.26
Holiday travelers can get expert advice on how to negotiate the season from Dr. Brent Bowen, director of UNO's Aviation Institute. Flying this time of year might not be easy, but there are steps to take to make your trip easier. Click on the links below to find out more.
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2003.11.07
Nearly 1.2 million people in North America suffer from Parkinson's Disease. Bruce Chase, a biology professor at UNO, and his students will be doing research over the next two years on a important gene that plays a role in Parkinson's. Click on the links below to find out more.
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2003.10.16
A nearly $2 million grant that was recently awarded to UNO and Metropolitan Community College will be used to increase the number of students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Learn more from Jack Heidel, chair of the UNO math department. Soundbite text| mp3 audio News Line feed

2003.09.26
Choosing a college can be tough. The UNO Showcase Open House, set for Oct.4, promises to be a day that will be extremely helpful to high school students and their parents. A free ACT prep session, a discussion of college financial aid, and tours of campus highlight a morning of events. Wade Robinson from UNO Academic Affairs explains the details.Soundbite text| mp3 audio News Line feed

2003.09.03
After 25 years of conflict and chaos, Afghanistan will again have a Fulbright Program that will bring students to the United States. The University of Nebraska at Omaha will play a key role in re-starting the prestigious progam. Thomas Gouttierre, dean of international studies and programs at UNO and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, explains what will happen.Soundbite text| mp3 audio News Line feed

2003.09.12
With the start of school just ahead, parents and children have a lot to get ready for. Preparing for the upcoming year is especially important for students who are new to a school. An expert from the UNO College of Education has a few helpful tips.
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2003.07.24
The latest news from Microsoft should be taken seriously, according to a computer security expert. The giant software company recently acknowledged a critical vulnerability in its popular Windows operating system. Computer users can take steps prevent hackers from finding (and abusing) their machines.
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2003.07.14
A five-day workshop for hard of hearing and deaf high school students should prove popular. Mark Pauley, a senior research fellow and faculty member in the UNO College of Information Science and Technology, explains how the 2nd annual Boys Town Cybercamp will work.Soundbite text | mp3 audio News Line feed

2003.07.01
A new survey on the attitude of airline passengers shows that travelers are coping well with increased security measures at airports. Amy Rodie, a professor of marketing in the UNO College of Business Administration, explains the results.
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